As diverse as Connecticut is when it comes to the bucolic and urban settings, staying in a B&B inn can be a very homey experience. For those looking for a comfortable home away from home, then a B&B is the perfect choice. Unlike conventional hotels, Inns and spas and resorts, a B&B means a nice, more intimate setting and a wide variety of breakfasts. And because they are smaller, you're more likely to be well pampered at a B&B, a place to which people often return year after year.

Also unlike other lodgings B&B's have rules, some of them quite strict. It's a good idea to check with a B&B to see if they allow children and/or pets, and you should ask what an specific inn's cancellation policy is before making a reservation.

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Experience the casual atmosphere of our country home and enjoy the changing seasons of the vineyard. For your comfort and enjoyment, we offer four unique B and B guestrooms, each with its own private bath, fireplace, in-room telephone, TV, air conditioning and ceiling fan.

"Homespun" literally means hand made which perfectly describes this colonial farmhouse listed on the "National Register of Historic Places". The home has been tenderly transformed into a warm, romantic, relaxing, bed and breakfast near Mystic, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos, New London Submarine Base, Mystic Seaport, beaches, hiking, historic home tours, U-Conn., and many other Connecticut attractions.

The Inn Keeper's Place Bed and Breakfast is a historical home built in the early 1700's. It was built in the Saltbox style, then a Colonial style brick home was added to the side. The bricks came from England, and the hand carved wood molding was made from the butternut trees that used to be on the property. Most of the rooms have the original large plank floors.

Peace and tranquility surround this contemporary Cape-style home sitting on three glorious acres. A clean, modern decor is accented by a few well-placed antiques and cherry furnishings. Relax in our glassed-in common room, watch a movie, or just sit and enjoy the fireplace. Our three bedrooms feature queen-sized beds, plush robes, and fireplaces. Sleep on a waterbed in the Master Suite, with a jetted tub, and private deck overlooking the stream and woods.

A delightful and whimsical bed and breakfast with emphasis on charm and joie de vivre. The only thing we take seriously here is your enjoyment. All guest rooms at Riverwind Inn are beautifully decorated with antique furnishings and stenciling. All have air conditioning, many rooms also have ceiling fans. All have electric clock radios, private baths, fluffy robes upon request, and a joyful potential for romance.

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Located in one of America's most sensational, natural paradises, the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont offers the ultimate, year-round vacation experience. With its celebrated world-class spa, luxurious accommodations, award-winning restaurants and friendly, attentive staff, the Stoweflake is unrivaled as New England's premier spa/resort destination.

Since 1865, Mountain View has offered visitors a memorable experience. Following a $20 million restoration in 2002, the Mountain View once again welcomes guests in grand style with all the state of the art amenities that today's travelers expect from a Four-Diamond destination resort.